Business

UBA Deepens Support For Businesses, Sponsors Lagos International Trade Fair For Seventh Consecutive Year

November 11, (THEWILL) — United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has once again reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the growth of businesses and Africa’s economic transformation, as it sponsors the 2025 Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF) for the seventh...

Stock Market Dips Sharply Amid Bearish Sentiment

November 11, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian equities market ended Tuesday on a bearish note as both market capitalisation and the All Share Index (ASI) recorded significant declines. The market capitalisation opened at N94.526 trillion but fell to N89.884 trillion by...

Africa’s Infrastructure Transformation Requires Partnership, Inclusiveness – Alawuba

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November 11, (THEWILL) — The Group Managing Director (GMD) of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Dr Oliver Alawuba, has said that achieving the much-desired infrastructure transformation for Africa entails partnership, leveraging on the inclusiveness and competitiveness of the stakeholders. Alawuba...

External Reserves Up 8.2% To $43.32bn On High FX Inflow

November 11, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s external reserves climbed to $43.32 billion as of November 6, 2025, an 8.2 percent increase year-on-year from $40.94 billion on November 6, 2024, data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revealed. The...

Blue-Chip Stocks Lose ₦2.75trn As NGX Market Value Slumps To ₦83.34 Trillion

November 11, (THEWILL) — Nigeria’s equities market extended its bearish momentum this week, as sell pressure across key blue-chip counters erased about ₦2.75 trillion in market capitalization within six trading sessions. The slide, which dragged the combined value of...

Standard Chartered Bank To Close Selected Nigerian Branches From January 15, 2026

November 10, (THEWILL) — Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Limited has announced plans to close a number of its branches across the country effective 15 January 2026, as part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen digital banking and streamline...

Equities Market Extends Losing Streak As Investors Sustain Sell Pressure

November 10, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) opened the week on a bearish note as selloffs across key blue-chip stocks dragged the market further into negative territory. The All-Share Index (ASI) dipped by 0.50 percent, closing at 148,781.90 points...

Purchasing Power Slump Undermines Impact Of Falling Food Prices In Abuja

November 10, (THEWILL) — Despite recent declines in food prices across major markets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), many households have yet to experience meaningful relief, as stagnant incomes and persistent inflation continue to weaken purchasing power. The News...

Federal Government Unveils N1trn Real Estate Investment For NGX Listing

November 10, (THEWILL) — The Federal Government has announced plans to list a N1 trillion real estate investment initiative on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) as part of efforts to deepen the nation’s capital market and unlock new funding channels...

Agbakoba Unveils Plan To Stabilise Naira Through Asset Reforms, Credit Expansion and Mechanised Farming

November 10, (THEWILL) — Constitutional lawyer, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has urged the Federal Government to adopt a three-pronged strategy to stabilise the naira and strengthen the economy. In an open letter to the Minister of Finance, Agbakoba noted that the...